Burdekin Event Guide 30th April

Thursday 30 April

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 1 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Saturday 2 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl

Saturday All Day

Celebrating 45 years, the iconic Sugar Bowl returns with 44 teams competing across Ayr, Giru and Home Hill in a team-based pickleball tournament, combining competition, sportsmanship and camaraderie across A and B grades over three days!

Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Sunday 3 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl, All Day, Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Plantation Park Markets, 8am-12pm, Plantation Park, Ayr

Mother’s Day Art Sale, 8am-1pm, Burdekin Art Society Art Shed, 154 MacMillan Street, Ayr

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting, 1:45pm-5pm, Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Monday 4 May

Home Hill Sugar Bowl, All Day, Ayr, Giru & Home Hill Tennis Associations, Burdekin Shire

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 5 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod  

Wednesday All Day

The Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod will run over 13 days from Tuesday 5 May to Sunday 17 May, with performances from dance, speech and drama, music, visual arts, Highland and Irish competitors staged at the Burdekin Theatre starting Wednesday at 8am.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

FREE Business Mentoring Sessions for Burdekin Businesses, All Day, Burdekin Shire Council Chambers, Ayr

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 6 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Dance Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Thursday 7 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Dance Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Tech Together Workshop, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 8 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Dance Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Chamber of Commerce Canva Made Simple Morning Workshop, 9am-11am, Ayr Library, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Chamber of Commerce Canva Made Simple Afternoon Workshop, 1pm-3pm, Ayr Library, Ayr

Saturday 9 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Dance Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Machinery Preservationists Open Day, 9am, Brandon Heritage Precinct, Brandon

Sunday 10 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Dance Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Aero Club’s Monthly BBQ Breakfast, 8am-12pm, Burdekin Aero Club, Aerodrome Road, Brandon

Monday 11 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Music Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 12 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Music Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Community Gardening Morning Tea, 9am-12pm, Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 13 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Music Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Thursday 14 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Speech & Drama Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Zonta Club Burdekin Inc. “Sheep Detectives” Movie Night, 6pm, Stardust Cinema, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 15 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Speech & Drama Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Art Literature & Photography Presentations, 5:30pm, Burdekin Theatre Auditorium, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Saturday 16 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Highland Dancing Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Burdekin Growers Race Day

Saturday 11am-9pm

Don’t miss the Burdekin Growers Race Day; an unforgettable 18+ celebration of racing, fashion, prizes, local produce giveaways, and live entertainment that brings the Burdekin to life from 11am to late!

Burdekin Race Club, Home Hill

Sunday 17 May

Burdekin Junior Eisteddfod Irish Dancing Performance Category, All Day, Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Monday 18 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 19 May

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 20 May

Home Hill Chamber of Commerce Social & Networking Event, 5:30pm-7pm, Home Hill Community Sports Club, 87 Ninth Avenue, Home Hill

Thursday 21 May

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 22 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Support Group of Parkinsons, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Home Hill State High School P&C Fishing Competition, 6pm, Home Hill State High School, Home Hill

Saturday 21 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Cuppa Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, 10am-12pm, Catholic Parish Hall, Ayr

Sunday 24 May

Home Hill State High School Family Fun Day

Sunday 10am

Come along to Home Hill State High School P&C Fishing Competition’s Sunday Family Funday! The day will include weigh ins, great music, a casting competition, and much more!

Home Hill State High School, Home Hill

Australian Medium Charmaine Wilson Regional Tour

Sunday 2pm-4:15pm

Experience an intimate afternoon with renowned Australian medium Charmaine Wilson, as she shares messages of peace, love and connection in one of her final live shows before retirement. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Tuesday 26 May

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Thursday 28 May

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Creedence Clearwater Collective

Thursday 7:30pm-9:45pm

Get ready for a howling good night at the Creedence Clearwater Collective at the Burdekin Theatre, where the iconic CCR and John Fogerty hits come alive on stage for an unforgettable, full-throttle celebration of classic rock. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Friday 29 May

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Meet and Greet & Book Launch

Friday 6pm-10pm

Celebrate a century of surf and service as the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club hosts a special Meet and Greet and book launch, bringing together past and present members, friends and community for a night of stories and celebration.

Kalamia Hotel, 50 Queen Street, Ayr

Saturday 30 May

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Gala Dinner

Saturday 6pm-11pm

Celebrate a century of the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club at a special gala dinner, bringing together past and present members for an evening of memories, connection and reflection on 100 years of service and community spirit.

Burdekin Memorial Hall, Home Hill

Sunday 31 May

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club Community Fun Day

Sunday 10am-5pm

Wrap up a historic centenary weekend as the Ayr Surf Life Saving Club hosts a relaxed community fun day at the clubhouse, inviting members, families and locals to come together for a family-friendly celebration of 100 years.

Ayr Surf Life Saving Club, 1-9 Sandowns Street, Alva

Monday 1 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 2 June

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Dementia Carers Support Group, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Thursday 4 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Tech Together Workshop, 10am-12pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Friday 5 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Sunday 7 June

Burdekin Plantation Park Markets, 8am-12pm, Plantation Park, Ayr

Home Hill Tennis Association’s Pickleball Cane Country Cup

Sunday 8:30am

The third annual Cane Country Cup returns to Home Hill, bringing together mixed pickleball teams from across North Queensland for a full day of fast-paced competition, friendly rivalry and spirited matches across Competitive and Social grades.

Home Hill Tennis Association, Home Hill

Ayr & District Orchid and Allied Plant Society Monthly Meeting, 1:45pm-5pm, Howie’s Masonic Hall, 118 McMillian Street, Ayr

Monday 8 June

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Crochet Group, 1pm-5pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Tuesday 9 June

RSL Bingo Morning, 9am-11am, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre’s Bridge Group, 9am-1pm, Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre, 40 Chippendale Street, Ayr

Wednesday 10 June

Morning Melodies Life at Frankies

Wednesday 11am-12:30pm

Enjoy a lively Morning Melodies performance at Frankie’s as internationally acclaimed vocalist Thomas Armstrong-Robley brings the hits of Sinatra and Valli to life in a high-energy, feel-good celebration of timeless classics. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

Thursday 11 June

Rotary Club of Ayr Weekly Meeting, 6:15pm-8pm, Ayr Anzac Memorial Club, 101 Burke Street, Ayr

Kevin Bloody Wilson Aussie Icon Tour

Thursday 7pm-9:30pm

Get ready for a night of unfiltered laughs as Aussie icon Kevin Bloody Wilson brings his “Aussie Icon Tour” to town, packed with outrageous songs, hilarious stories and classic humour that fans know and love. Purchase tickets via www.burdekintheatre.com.au.

Burdekin Theatre, Ayr

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